Concussion Information

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a brain injury that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes your head to move back and forth quickly. Concussions are not visible.

What do I do if I think my son/daughter has a concussion?

Stop what they are doing and have them examined by a medical professional immediately. Call (855) 252-8452 to schedule an appointment with a board-certified sports medicine physician who specializes in adult and pediatric concussions.*

Can my son/daughter finish the game?

No, they should not continue playing. Florida Law states that any child suspected of suffering a concussion should refrain from game play. The child must have written consent to return to play.

When can my son/daughter return to sports?

After a medical evaluation rules out any other brain injury and symptoms have subsided, they can walk through a series of steps called supervised step-wise return to play. The steps are as follows:

No activity – rest until completely symptom free

Light aerobic exercise

Sport-specific training

Non-contact drills

Full-contact drills

Game play

Facts to remember:

Symptoms may show up right away, but some may not start for weeks or even months after the injury.

Things like school tests that require you to concentrate or focus can actually slow your recovery. To recover, you need to rest both physically and mentally.

Once you have had a concussion you are more likely to have repeated concussions. Take time to fully recover.